Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, release of liability	$ 1.1
Restructuring costs incurred to date	76.2			$ 71.0
JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs, incurred cost	62.3
Restructuring charges, release of liability	11.6
Immaterial Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan			$ 2.3
Restructuring costs incurred to date	2.3
Severance and related expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges, release of liability	$ 1.1
Forecast | Minimum | JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan		$ 62.0
Forecast | Maximum | JBT Global Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total expected restructuring cost under plan		$ 64.0